Putting the fun into photography

Ashford Photographic Society is a well established and friendly club whose aim is to foster the enjoyment of photography. We cater for photographers of all abilities and interests, embracing all forms of photography, including smartphones.

Club nights

One of the major appeals of photography is that we never stop learning; be it from listening to other photographers talk about their work and how they approach it, or by having others comment on our photography. Our programme is arranged with this in mind and we invite both speakers and external judges to keep things fresh and fair.

You also get the opportunity to network with like-minded people and there is always another member only too willing to help you out with any questions that you have.

Come along free of charge to sample a couple of meetings before joining. Read more...

Next five events of our Thursday night programme

September 2026

Sep Thu 03

Puddles & Sparrowhawks secrets of street photography
Speaker: Tom Rowland
Face-to-face meeting

Sep Thu 10

Three things to make you a better photographer or your money back
Speaker: Mike Taylor ARPS
Face-to-face meeting

Sep Thu 17

To print or not to print?
Speaker: Martin Till ARPS
Face-to-face meeting

Sep Thu 24

TBC
Speaker: Members
Face-to-face meeting

October 2026

Oct Thu 01

Alternative Images
Speaker: David Silk
Face-to-face meeting

Upcoming members' outings and workshops

In addition to our weekly programme, we run series of group outings, giving you the opportunity meet other members and take some photographs, either on a trip or at a practical workshop run by experienced members or third parties. These are free to members unless otherwise stated.

Sep 2026

Sep Mon 14

Pic group
4 places available

Sep Mon 28

Print Mounting Workshop
1 places available

Oct 2026

Oct Sun 18

Smartphone photography workshop
6 places available (£25)

Oct Mon 19

Print Mounting Workshop
1 places available

Nov 2026

Nov Sun 01

Autumn colour workshop at Bedgebury forest
4 places available

Nov Thu 05

East Kent Cup - South East Kent Group Battle - at Thanet
Many places available

Nov Mon 09

Print Mounting Workshop
2 places available

Dec 2026

Dec Mon 07

Print Mounting Workshop
2 places available

How much does it cost?

All of this for £112 - just over £2 a week!

Where and when we meet

The Elwick Club, Church Road, Ashford (free evening parking at Vicarage Lane Car Park)

Thursday evenings from September to the end of May, from 7.45pm to 10pm.

Interested in joining us?

Make a membership enquiry

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Please also view our full programme.